How far is Harlem, FL from Scott Lake, FL?

The driving distance from Harlem, FL to Scott Lake, FL is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.81 mi
01h 51m
Flight
70.76 mi
113.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.76 mi
Kilometers
113.88 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.81 mi
Kilometers
138.09 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scott Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 8:42 AM EDT
Return by in Harlem
Sun, Apr 19, 10:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harlem
2026-04-19T06:51
Arrive Scott Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 8:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harlem
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Coral Springs
FL

The fourth most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

From Harlem
42.9 mi
00h 55m
To Scott Lake
42.9 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Harlem and Scott Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harlem and Scott Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Street

    27 m · 8 sec · 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue

    2231 ft · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 7th Street

    782 ft · 22 sec · 7th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Georgia Avenue

    2321 ft · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South WC Owen Avenue

    43 m · 6 sec · South WC Owen Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sonora Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sonora Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Francisco Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Francisco Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sugarland Highway

    14.7 mi · 18 min · Sugarland Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    40.1 mi · 48 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2525 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples

    1458 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike

    756 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441: Florida's Turnpike, North Orlando, South Miami

    2215 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike

    2322 ft · 56 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Florida's Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium

    2905 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    772 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Northwest 199th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Northwest 199th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Northwest 12th Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · Northwest 12th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Northwest 183rd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northwest 183rd Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 183rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harlem and Scott Lake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sugarland Highway
55.3 mi · 64%
Port Everglades Expressway
9.05 mi · 11%
Florida's Turnpike
8.56 mi · 10%
I 75 South
5.4 mi · 6%
Northwest 199th Street
1.44 mi · 2%
Northwest 12th Avenue
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sugarland Highway

Continue straight

40.1 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
70.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coral Springs
00h 55m from Harlem
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Harlem and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scott Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harlem to Scott Lake?

The road trip is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km) and usually takes 01h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coral Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Harlem and 42.9 miles from Scott Lake.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.57 one way or $25.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Harlem and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scott Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Coral Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Coral Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coral Springs.

RAIL

Deerfield Beach

16 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

20 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Delray Beach

27 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

31 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harlem and Scott Lake. Straight-line distance: 70.76 mi (113.88 km).

Harlem

#1 Harlem

A census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Population2,705
Coordinates26.7375700, -80.9509000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Scott Lake

#2 Scott Lake

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population14,425
Coordinates25.9414800, -80.2319900
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Harlem (-80.9509, 26.73757)
End: Scott Lake (-80.23199, 25.94148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.46 L · about $12.57
Round trip
$25.14
6.06 gal · 22.92 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $12.57 $25.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.93 $27.85
Premium $4.90 $14.83 $29.67
Diesel $4.35 $13.18 $26.36

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Harlem and Scott Lake. The current time is 06:51:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.